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Risenberg Family History

Risenberg Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosenberg, Eisenberg, Riesenberg, Isenberg, Risberg, Rutenberg

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Where is the Risenberg family from?

You can see how Risenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Risenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Risenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Risenberg family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Risenberg's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Risenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Risenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Risenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Risenberg. 100% of Risenberg men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Risenberg women worked as a Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Risenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Risenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Risenberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Risenberg. For the veterans among your Risenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Risenberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Risenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Risenberg in 1970 was 58, and 59 in 1980.

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